The technical session of the second day of the three-day International Conference and Bioscience Carnival (ICBC), organised for the first time by the joint initiative of Rangamati Science and Technology University (RMSTU) and Bangladesh Biosafety and Biosecurity Society (BBBS), was held on Saturday.

The session began at 9 am and lasted until 3:45 pm.

It was conducted in three sessions in the conference room of the university’s Academic Building.

Around 7–10 research papers were presented in each session, including keynote and invited speeches.

Meanwhile, posters were displayed from 12 pm to 1 pm, during which the selection committee evaluated them.

At this conference, researchers presented approximately 84 papers on the diagnosis and treatment of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in animals and agriculture, drug discovery and development; cancer and diabetes, antimicrobial resistance control, infection prevention, biosafety and biosecurity, alternative medicine, and natural products in human, animal, and environmental health.

Professors, researchers, and students from various renowned research institutions presented papers at this ICBC conference.

Three research papers were presented by students and researchers from Rangamati Science and Technology University (RMSTU). These studies covered issues related to ethno-medicinal plants in the hilly region, new industries in agriculture, and the impact of pests and diseases on different species of trees.

Each research paper highlighted the research goals, objectives, results, impacts, and proposals for action.

In his closing remarks, Dr Chandan Kumar Roy, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Bangladesh Medical University, and Co-Chair of ICBC, thanked the professors and researchers from various renowned universities and research institutions across the country.

He also highlighted the history of BBBS from its inception and its important role in the health sector by providing laboratory services during the Covid-19 period.

He expressed hope for future collaboration with RMSTU.

RMSTU Vice-Chancellor and ICBC Chairman Professor Dr Md Atiyar Rahman urged researchers from various government and private research institutions to create internship opportunities for RMSTU students in their institutions or laboratories and to foster cooperation.

He also expressed his gratitude to the teachers, researchers, students, officials, employees, sponsors, and media partners from various universities and research institutions who participated in the conference.